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A1 HFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2015 143,737 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 125,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 119,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 115,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 109,908 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 104,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 100,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 95,744 miles

general underside corroded

rpm unstable not checked on emissions

Pass 5 Aug 2005 90,752 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A1 HFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 HFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 HFJ registered?

A1 HFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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The MOT history for A1 HFJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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